Kochi Dialogue 2026 | Taj Vivanta, Marine Drive

Kochi Dialogue 2026 is a Track 1.5 dialogue focused on strengthening the India–GCC partnership. Scheduled from 18 to 20 November 2026 in Kochi, Kerala, the event will bring together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, investors, researchers and academics to discuss regional cooperation, trade, connectivity and strategic engagement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The dialogue will explore five key areas: investment and capital flows; energy security and renewable energy; strategic security; air, port, logistics and supply-chain connectivity; and cooperation in artificial intelligence, education and innovation. Discussions will focus on opportunities for investment, business partnerships, infrastructure development and policy cooperation between India and the six GCC member states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Kochi Dialogue 2026 will take place at Taj Vivanta, Kochi, Kerala, from 18–20 November 2026. The event is jointly organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and the Policy Planning and Research (PP&R) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Registration is available through the official Kochi Dialogue website.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 18–20 November 2026
• 📍 Location: Taj Vivanta, Shanmugham Road, Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala, India
• 🎟️ Entry: Registration required; participation is subject to the organisers' registration and selection process
• 🔗 Registration: kochidialogue.in/register
• 👤 Organizer: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with the Policy Planning and Research (PP&R) Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• 🌐 Website: kochidialogue.in/kochi-dialogue-2026/